GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1897. VOL. XIV., No. 1358. REGU L^ TIOHXTS. 1. All announcements for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE, and all communications upon them, should be addressed to THE EDITOR OF THE POLICE GAZETTE, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 2. Particulars concerning persons whose apprehension is sought will be inserted in, one issue of the POLICE GAZETTE, if they are sufficient to enable action to be taken upon them by another force. 3. Particulars as to stolen property will be likewise inserted in one issue, if sufficient to enable the article in question to be thereby identified. 4. In all cases where a reward is offered the name and address of some person responsible for the payment must be given, and the exact conditions be clearly stated. 5. Portraits of persons whose apprehension is sought for serious offences, and engravings of stolen property, will be prominently inserted, with detailed particulars, at a cost of 15s. per portrait, and of Is. 6d. per photograph or sketch of a stolen article, including the expense of engraving on wood. 6. Every announcement, if for the apprehension of a person, must be guaranteed by the. signature of an officer of not less rank than Superintendent; and, if the name of such person be required to be inserted, and no warrant is in force against, him, the requisition must be signed by the chief officer of police, or his immediate deputy, of the county, city, or borough, as the case may be. 7. Announcements concerning stolen property must be guaranteed by an officer of not less rank than Inspector, or analogous thereto. 8. Announcements of all persons to be apprehended or of stolen property bear a number, and are alphabetically arranged by counties. 9. Theforcewhich causes particulars concerning delinquents or sto'en property to be inserted in the POLICE GAZETTE, must, on their apprehension or recovery, at once transmit to the. Editor notice of the fact, referring to the number of the am,. wncementfor insertion in the next issue. 10. In all cases, the officer signing the request for insertion of any announcement, will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. 11. Announcements for the Friday issue should be forwarded so as to be received not later than noon on Wednesday, and for the Tuesday edition not later than Saturday morning. They must be dearly written on one side of the paper only, be in the usual form, and accompamcd by a covering letter. 12. All payments must be in advance, either at the office, New Scotland Yard, by cheque, crossed " Drummond dk Co.," Post Office Order payable at Parliament- st., Postal Order, or in Stamps. 13. Advertisements are accepted for the POLICE GAZETTE through Mr. James Willing, 125, Strand, London, the sole Agent, who will furnish the rates on application. 14. Announcements concerning property lost or persons missing can only be accepted as advertisements. R. ANDERSON, Editor. NOTICE. arranged 1.— The composition of the Friday No. of the " Police Gazette" will be found arranged for easy reference as follows:— ( a) Regulations at top of 1st page. Apprehensions Sought. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. < c) Persons in Custody. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, strict alphabetical order. < d) Property Stolen. ( 1). Metropolitan Police District. ( 2). Counties. ( 3). Cities and Boroughs therein, arranged in strict alphabetical order. 2.— Any additional copies of the GAZETTE beyond the number at present supplied will be forwarded on application in the form set forth in circular of the 7th of November, 1883. 3.— It is particularly requested that any com- plaints as to the iion- delivery or of irregularity in the • date of delivery of the POLICE GAZETTE, may be at once notified to the Editor. SPECIAL NOTICE. IDENTIFICATION OF PRISONERS. THE EDITOR requests that Chief Officers of Police, when forwarding for identifica- tion by the Metropolitan Police the Photo- graphs and descriptive forms of Persons in custody, will please see that the specific offence is stated, e. g.:— Stealing £ 1,000 from bank ; stealing pair of boots from shop door; stealing bale of silk, van unattended, & c., & c. This may often prove a ready means of recognition, and Judges have recently complained of the absence of sticli particulars in dealing with previous convictions. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Investigation Department. — For obtaining money by false pretences— E. EVANS, alias WILLIAM DAWKIN, EDWARDS, TURNER, etc., age about 50, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., complexion sallow, hair, moustache and straggling whiskers dark ( turning grey), eyes grey, very plausi- ble manner, speaks with either Scotch or Irish accent; dress, black frock- coat, dark trousers, high hat. He calls on persons who have recently brought out an in- vention, representing that he is sent by the editor of a newspaper to get the particulars of the invention, in order that an article may be inserted in the paper, and then obtains a small sum of money for a certain number of papers which are to contain the article which he states he is about to write. Warrant issued. 2.— F Division.— For stealing a black canvas portmanteau, containing 1 blue beaver overcoat, vel- vet collar, lined Italian cloth ; 1 pair black trousers ; 1 pair grey cloth ditto ; 1 black diagonal cloth vest; 1 navy blue serge suit; 1 white linen shirt; several linen collars and ties ; 1 clothes brush ; 1 hair brush ; 1 comb; 1 set crystal studs; 1 silver seal; 1 photo- graph of a man; 1 pair brown boots ; and a small japanned cash- box, containing 13s. — JOHN NAGLE, age 23, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes dark, clean- shaved; dress ( sup- posed), blue serge suit, black felt hat. A stable- man ; native of Nenagh, Tipperary. Warrant issued. 3.— G. Division.— For stealing, 1st ult., 2 gold safety- pin brooches, set turquoise and pearls ( one re- covered), and a lady's 18- carat gold dress ring, set 10 old brilliants— W. II. THOMPSON, alias HENRY VERNON, age about 33, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., com- plexion sallow, hair ( very thin) and moustache light brown, slight cast in one eye ( supposed right); dress, black morning coat and vest, dark trousers, blue cravat, black hard felt hat; shabby appearance. Warrant issued. 4.— G. Division.— For obtaining, 22nd ult., 18 diamonds, value £ 43 15s. 0d., by means of a worth- less cheque on the London and South Western Bank, Notting Hill Branch— LOUIS W. SPYERS, a Dutch Jew, age about 28, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion fair, hair and moustache light; dresses well, wears long light or dark overcoat, high silk hat or light cap, button boots. Native of Amsterdam. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. CITY OF LONDON. 5.— Forforgery.— LUKE LEO JAMESDURANT, late of 28, St. Martin's Lane, Cannon Street,, E. C., and 47, New Cross Road, S. E., age 30 to 35, height 5 ft. 10 in. to 6 ft., slight build, complexion fresh, hair and long moustache ( curled at ends) light; of gentle- manly appearance; dresses well. Warrant issued. 6.— For embezzlement— J. F. GLADWIN, late of 2, Gresham Road, Brixton, age 24, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion fair, clean- shaved, hair ( bushy) brown, square- shaped head, coming to point at chin, left arm slightly bent; dress, light fawn overcoat, dark jacket suit, low- crowned wide- brimmed felt hat. A clerk. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. 7.— For stealing money— ALFRED HENRY SHARMAN, late of 13, Shacklewell Row, Dalston, age 32, height 5 ft. 4 in., complexion fresh, rather red face, hair and slight moustache light; dresses well. A checker on the Midland Railway. Absconded 12tlh. ult. Is accompanied by his wife, age 34, tall, of delicate appearance. Warrant issued. Not to be arrested out of the United Kingdom. Information to Supt. McWilliam, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. BRECONSHIRE. 8.— Brecon ( County).— For failing to appear to a witness summons— TOM BROWN, alias BRUM, age 26, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, complexion freslh, heavy brown moustache, eyes hazel or brown; dress, cloth jacket, moleskin trousers, cloth cap, heavy boots. JOHN WILSON, alias PUNCH, age 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., complexion sallow, hair brown, clean- shaved, eyes grey; dress, cloth jacket and vest, slate- colour cord trousers, strong boots. Navvies. May be found on public works. Warrant issue?. Information to Sergt. Lloyd, Cefncoed, near Mer- thyr Tydfil. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 9.— Cambridge [ Borough).— For stealing, 22nd ult., 1 gentleman's gold watch, No. 17907, open face, white dial, crystal glass, key winding, " Pre- sented to F. W. H. Ginn, by his parents, on his 21st birthday, Nov., 11th, 1894," engraved on inner case, initials " F. W. H. G." on back; 1 gold curb- pattern chain with spade half- guinea pendant, dated about 200 years ago, and a lizard- skin purse, containing some' bills and about £ 1 18s. 0d.— FRED DONO- VAN, age about 18, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hair dark brown, blind left eye ( eyelid closed); dress, shabby grey suit, peak cap. A plumber. He stated he had been sent to execute some repairs, and was allowed to go to the upper part of the house, where he remained about five minutes, and left, taking the articles with him. He left Cambridge by the 2.15 p. m. train, 22nd ult., booking for King's Cross on his way to Caterham, or New Cross, when he was carrying a wooden box, about 2 ft. long, tied with cord. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Chief Constable Holland, Cam- bridge. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. CHESHIRE. 10.— Stockport ( Borough).— Portrait and de- scription of CHARLES EDWARD COOKSON, whose apprehension is sought for obtaining by fafse pretences, 7th ult., 1 gentleman's g'jld centre seconds stop watch, No. 64f> 14, large size; plain case, " J. Winter, 25, Little Underbank, Stockport," on move- ment ; 1 lady's 18- carat gold lever watch, No. 90346, engraved case, extra jewelled, " Thomas Russell and Son, Liverpool," on movement, " Thomas Russell and Son, made for J. Winter, Stockport," on dial; and a large 18- carat single- stone diamond ring, pure white flawless stone, weight about 2} carats, carved setting ; age about. 25, height 5 ft. 5 in., inclined to be stout, complexion fresh, hair light brown, slight light moustache, of smart appearance ; may endeavour to leave the country. A marine store dealer. Is accompanied by his wife, age about 25, height 5 ft. 1 in., slight build, complexion fresh. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Stockport. CUMBERLAND. £ 1 REWARD. 11.— Penrith ( County).— For deserting his three children, leaving them chargeable to the Penrith Union— JAMES HEWER, age about 40, height 5 ft. 6 in., hair and moustache dark, round features. A quarryman; native of Cumberland. Is probably working in a quarry in the North of England or in Scotland. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Penrith Union for the apprehension of Ilewer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Bell, Penrith. DEVONSHIRE. 12.— Barnstaple ( Borough).— On commitment warrant for non- payment of fines and costs— THOMAS DEANE, age about 35, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair light brown, heavy sandy moustache. HARRY DEANE, brother of above, age 25, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., complexion fresh, hair sandy, moustache red- Both are brick- layers, and may be found on public works, etc. Information to Chief Constable Eddy, Barnstaple. ESSEX. 13.— Brentwood ( County).— For larceny, 12th ult. — A MAN, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., com- plexion fresh, thin face, hair and long moustache light brown, leans to left when standing ; dres3, short blue jacket, brown striped trousers, dark cloth cap, old lace boots. Supposed native of Norwich. He per- forms with a rope in public- houses, by getting some person to tie him up, and then extricates himself, also chews glass and p: its red- hot irons in his mouth. States he has been a soldier. He was traced to Ipswich on 14th ult. Information to Supt. Allen, Brentwood. 14.— Southend- on- Sea( C< i? m< i/).— For deserting his wife and family— GEORGE PARTOON, age 35, height 5 ft. 11 in,, complexion fresh, hair and mous- tache brown, eyes blue, scars on chin; dress, light tweed jacket and vest, light tight- fitting cord trousers, skull cap. A groom, but may be employed as a labourer on public works. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Simmonds, Southend- on- Sei. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 15.— Cardiff, Barry Dock ( County).— Forfailing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS PEARCE, alias THOMAS JACKSON and THOMAS CARTER, Office No. 3206- 96, age 41, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey, thin on top), scar centre of back of head, outside left eyebrow, left . forearm, point of right elbow, between ring and 4th right fingers, numerous scars both sides of belly, scar left side of back, inside and outside right knee, top and inside left knee, front of left shin, front of right instep and left forearm, T. P., cross, N. W. T. and 4 dots back of left forearm, anchor and part of ship back of right forearm. Sentenced at Central Crimi- nal Court, 16th October, 1893, to 4 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 20th October, 1896. G N T 592. Information to Superintendent Giddings, Barry Dock. 16.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For embezzlement— HERBERT ADAMS, ago 19, height 5 ft. 3 in., slight build, complexion sallow, long thin face, hair dark; dress, long grey overcoat, light cloth jacket, dark tweed • trousers, flat blue cloth cap with shiny peak. An omnibus conductor; native of Norwich. Has been employed as a mess- room steward on board ship, and may seek similar employment, or as tramcar or omnibus conductor. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. 17.— Cardiff ( Borough).— For obtaining 5th ult., 2 mackintosh overcoats by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of T. HAINS, age about 35, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, mous- tache light; dress, black jacket and vest, bluo . striped trousers, long white shirt cuffs, light cap. Appear- ance of a draper's assistant. Stated he had been sent by another outfitter. Warrant issued. 18.— Cardiff ( Borough)— For stealing, 9th ult., 1 sacque- back dark grey overcoat, black bone buttons, usual pockets ; 1 pair light lace boots, wide welts, size 6— WILLIAM STEPHENS, age 21, height 5 ft. 5 in., small moustache light. A bottler or labourer. Sup- posed on tramp to London. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE, 19.— Cheltenham ( County).— For embezzlement — JAMES SAMUEL LEAKE, age 31, height 5 ft. 9 or 10 in., complexion rather sallow, thin features, hair dark brown, eyes brown, front teeth decayed, suffers from neuralgia in left cheek. Has been em- ployed as foreman at a joinery and wood- turning factory. Left about a month ago for Birmingham, taking with him a large box of carpenter's tools, a new brown mackintosh and a new blue melton cloth overcoat. Supposed native of Wolverhampton. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. McRae, Cheltenham. ~ " „ . -* 1 HEREFORDSHIRE. 20.— Bromyard ( County).— For failing to appear to a summons— JOHN LOCK, age about 50, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., hair and whiskers dark: dress, plaid suit. ARTHUR LOCK, son of above, age about 30, height 5 ft. 10 or 11 in., very upright, complexion dark; dress, plaid suit. Gipsies or haw- kers, the former travels with a van and 2 horses, the latter with a van and an old grey horse. Sup- posed known in the Deer Forest, Gloucestershire. Warrants issued. Information to Supt. Lewis, Bromyard. 21.— Ledbury ( County).— For larceny, 16th ult.— A MAN, age 26, height 5 ft. 5 in., rather stout build, complexion sallow, hair brown; dress, dark clothes and cap. May endeavour to enlist. Information to Supt. Phillips, Ledbury. HERTFORDSHIRE. 22.— Watford ( County).— For stealing, 15th ult., from an hotel, 1 gold watch, chased back, gold dial, numerals and hands; 1 long gold chain; 1 old gold oval brooch, set red cornelian stone; a canvas striped bag, containing £ 150— TWO MEN. 1st, age about 27, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair ( cut short) sandy; dress, blue melton overcoat velvet collar, silk facings, blaok trousers, dark tie, black felt hat. 2nd, age 27, height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fair, hair and slight moustache light; dress, blue melton overcoat ( velvet collar), black cloth trousers, stand- up collar, dark tie, black felt hat. Supposed identical with EDWARD CONWAY, alias EDWARD INGRAM, EDWARD BLAN- CHAIID and FRANK FERGUSSON ( see Illus- trated Circular, No. 35, January, 1892, figure 11.) Known at Manchester, Farnham, and Newington, Surrey. Warrant issued. Information to Captain Wymer, Deputy Constable, Watford. KENT. 23.— Chatham ( County).— For embezzling £ 47, on 11th ult.— EDWIN MOURPHEW, age 35, height 5 ft. 6\ in., rather stout build, complexion, hair and moustache light, full face, scar on neck, very erect, throws out his knees when walking; dress, new heavy dark pilot overcoat, black jacket and vest, light tweed trousers, black hard felt hat, lace boots. A dockyard messenger. Has served in the Army Service Corps. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lacy, Chatham 24.— Margate ( Borough).— For failing to appear to his recognizances on 6th October last— ARTHUR NEVIL EYRE ( supposed false), age 21 ( looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., complexion fresh, hair brown, clean shaved, eyes blue. Was defendant in a recent action for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Falsely represents himself to be connected with Messrs. Eyre and Spottiswoode, Queen's Printers. Warrant issued. 25.— Margate ( Borough).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 11th ult.— GEORGE CRAWFORD, alias F. A. GRAY, W. H. MILLS, H. HARRISON, REV. G. D. WYATT, REV. J. MAXWELL- STEWART, C. B. STEWART, J. D. PRIOR, R. BANNISTER, G. LOCKWOOD, etc., age 55 to 60, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., red face, rather large nose, hair, small side whiskers and small moustache grey, stoops slightly; wore a black hard felt hat, and car- ried a plain hook stick. He advertises and answers advertisements in the " Bazaar, Exchange and Mart." and similar publications, offering a terrier dog for sale, and is particular that the remittance should be by money order, on receipt of which he promises to forward the animal, but fails to do so. Warrant issued. Information to Head Constable Farndale, Margate. LANCASHIRE. 26.— Salford ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 98536, white dial, gold fingers and hinges, engine- turned cases, slightly worn; 1 lady's silver geneva watch, No. 54954, white dial, steel fingers, cases engraved with flowers, shield in centre, inner case dented near winding bole; 1 lady's black alpaca umbrella, with brown wood: handle— A woman who gave the name of ANNIE WILLIAMS, ago about 20, height 5 ft. 1 in., com- pexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes blue, cut mark on upper lip; dress, black jacket, black serge dress, black hat trimmed red flowers. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. 27.— Southport ( Borough).— For stealing, 21st ult., 2 gentlemen's gold watches, 1st, with " Pre- sented to Jas. Black by Jas. Herz" inscribed inside, gold chain attached, 2nd, an old one, No. 40780, with chain, small locket, toothpick, and 2 plain gold sleeve links attached ; 1 gold scarf- ring, made from a nugget—- A man, giving name of R. SPENCER, age 45, height 5 ft. 10 in., complexion fresh, long face, moustache ( cut short) sandy, 1 eye much dis- coloured, large nose, deep wrinkle on forehead, stoops ; dress, fawn- coloured covert coat, dark coat and vest, grey trousers. Information to Chief Constable Elliott, Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 28.— Leicester ( Borough).— For obtaining by false pretences, 12th ult., 3 gold alberts ( 1 9- carat open- curb, " 303, W. D. V." scratched on swivel, weight 1 oz. 6 dwts. 18 grs.; 1 9- carat close straight- curb, " 296, G. K. D. V." on swivel, weight 1 oz. 2 dwt. 23 grs.; and 1 recovered)— HENRYWELDON, aftas GARNER and WATSON, age 28 to 30, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion hair and moustache dark, front teeth much decayed; dress, frock coat or jacket suit, Monte Carlo hat. Represented himself as an agent for a woolstapler at Bradford. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 29.— Horncastle ( County).— For obtaining, 7th ult., food, lodgings and money by false pretences— A man, who gave the name of HAWTON, age 25 to 30, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., hair and moustache dark; dress, black clothes, soft black hat with dent in crown. Associated with racing men. Had in his possession betting tickets with " Walter Simmonds, Claremont Club, Islington," thereon. He was oonvicted of larceny at Milverton on 13th March, 1878, as JOHN THOMAS HAWTIN ; of robbery with violence at Central Criminal Court, 29th May, 1889, as JOHN MORLEY; of riding without ticket at Clerkenwell, 30th May, 1890, as JOHN DAY ; and of larceny at Hansworth, 20th February, 1891 ; Salford Sessions, 11th May, 1893, and at North- ampton, 14th April, 1894, in name of JOHN THOMAS HAWTIN. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Costar, Horncastle. 30.— Grantham ( Borough).— For stealing, 19th ult., a safety bicycle, diamond] frame, D section back stays, " Woodley" tyres, tangent spokes, " Brook's " saddle, rubber pedals, cork handles, " New Bucking- ham & Adams Cycle Co." on head and mudguard, brake, guards, bell, lamp and inflator— A man giving the name of JONES, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 build, complexion pale, small dark brown moustache; dress, dark clothes. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jones, Grantham. MERIONETHSHIRE. 31.— Bala ( County).— For stealing, between 13th and 16th ult., 1 pair of light lace boots ( much worn) ; 1 red flannel shirt; 2 light- coloured flannelette shirts ; and an old dark overcoat— A MAN, age about 60, Iheight 5 It. 8 or 9 in., beard of 2 or 3 weeks' growth; dress, stolen overcoat and boots, dark cord trousers, soft felt hat; walks with a stick. May have cut the stolen boots down as shoes. A tramp, sleeps in outbuildings. Information to Inspector Roberts, Bala. MIDLOTHIAN. 32.— Edinburgh ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES FERGUSON, oZiasMICHAEL CAIRNS and JOHN FERGUSON, Register No. 675- 96, age 38, height 5 ft. 3J- in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown ( turning grey), eyes hazel, scar front of left ear, on scalp, 3 above right ear, above right eyebrow, outer angles both eyebrows, 2 point of chin, inside left forearm, front left thigh, and circular scar back of right thigh, R. G. front of right forearm near bend of elbow, anchor between left thumb and fore- finger, slightly pock- marked. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 9th May, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude for housebreaking. Licenced 12th September, 1896. 696. Licence Holder JOHN COUVERY, Register No. 112- 96, age 37, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair light brown ( turning grey), bald, bluish- grey eyes, circular scar outside right thigh. Sentenced at Glasgow High Court, 24th October, 1888, to 7 years penal servitude and remanent 610 days of former sentence for theft. Licenced 13th February, 1896. Licence Holder PATRICK CREEGAN, alias CREAGAN, EDWARD KELLY, JAMES WILSON and JAMES GAFFNEY. Register No. 855- 96, age 32, height 5 ft. 3 J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes blue, E. front of left forearm, dot base of left thumb, Britannia with thistle behind ( inside of thistle pink colour) on right forearm above wrist, scar outer corner of left eye, and from right inner eyebrow to root of nose, burn scars on back, face, body and legs. Sen- tenced at Glasgow High Court, 27th December, 1892; to 5 years penal servitude for assault and robbery. Licenced 19 th November, 1896. Information to Superintendent Chisholm, Police Chambers, Criminal Investigation Department, Edin- burgh. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 33.— Welshpool ( County).— For stealing ( bailee) 1 small silver geneva watch, No. 991, " Thos. Parry" engraved inside outer case— ROBERT McEVOY, alias JOHN McKAY, age 37, height 5 ft. ( without shoes), rather stout, complexion dark, hair ( partly bald) prey, whiskers and moustache dark, eyes brown; dress, dark clothes, hard hat or hairy cap. Had a black satchel, with a watch- dial fastened on one side, strapped over his shoulder, containing watchmakers' tools. A travelling watchmaker ; supposed native of London. Left Montgomery on 3rd July last. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Crowden, Welshpool. NORFOLK. 34.— Down ham Market ( County).— Forobtaining books by false pretences, 10th ult.— REGINALD BIRD, alias ALFRED SAUNDERS and PERCY JUMP, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fair, hair and moustache grey; dress, dark mixture jacket, dark vest, light cloth trousers, soft grey felt hat, light lace boots. Tramps the country, staying at low lodging- houses and casual wards. He was master at Ely Workhouse about 6 years ago. Frequently calls on masters of workhouses for relief. Warrant issued. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Mash, Downham Market. 35.— Pulham Market ( County).— For larceny— WILLIAM SMITH, age about 60, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in.., complexion swarthy, hair dark, eyes grey, stoops; dress, old dark suit, soft felt hat, lace boots. Is accompanied by A WOMAN, age about 50, tall, slig< ht build. May be found at casual wards or com- mon lodging- houses. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Palmer, Pulham Market. NORTHUMBERLAND. 36.— Newcastle- on- Ty ne ( City).— For failing to report— Licence Holder JAMES SMITH, alias JAMES CAMPBELL and JAMES HEATON, Office No. 2983- 96, age 59, height 5 ft. in., complexion pale, hair grey, eyes blue, scar left side of head, centre of forehead, back of neck, left side of back, upper left arm, front of right ditto, top of 1st right finger, front of right thigh, right hip, back of right thigh, front of left knee, 24 cupping marks left side of chest, brown mark left side of belly, 3 vaccination marks right arm, large brown scar front of left shin, varicose veins both legs, bunion on 2nd joint left big toe. Sentenced at Newcastle City Assizes, 6th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude, for larceny ( person). Licenced 2nd October, 1896. E U 1355. Information to Chief Constable, Newcastle- on- Tyne. 37.— North Shields ( Borough).— For failing to report— Licence Holder THOMAS MORRIS, alias CHARLES WHITE, ARTHUR GREEN, THOMAS WARD, THOMAS BRYANT and CHARLES MOR- RIS, Office No. 3315- 96, age 26, height 4 ft. 11J in., complexion fresh, hair brown, eyes brown, scars right side of head, right top of forehead, centre of lower part of back, back of 2nd joint left thumb, top of left forefinger, back of riglht forearm, 2nd joint of right thumb, 3rd joint right forefinger, back of right thigh, on right leg, outside left ankle, and 2 inside right ankle, cast in right eye, 3 vaccination marks on left arm. A labourer. He arrived in the ss. " Kellsall" on November 11th. He was last seen on the 25th November, when he stated that he was going to try and get a collier and return to London, which he is supposed to have done. He further stated his inten- tion not to report again. Sentenced at South London Sessions, 10th July, 1894, to 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision, for stealing s? rg?. Licenced 23rd October, 1896. U 359. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Huish, North Shields. PEMBROKESHIRE. 38.— Haverfordwest Castle ( County).— For stealing 1 new Welsh flannel shirt, unhemmed at bottom ; 1 pair hand- sewn boots, wide soles, square toes, nailed, left boot cut behind; 1 pair white cotton drawers ; 1 pair brown merino socks ; 1 pair grey Welsh yarn stockings; 1 pair light- striped trousers; 1 pair dark Scotch tweed trousers— ALFRED JOHN COOPER, alias SLOPER, age 36, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion dark, hair dark brown, moustache light brown, eyes brown, Roman nose, walks with quick short steps, stoops slightly; dress, brown jacket and vest, old dark trou- sers, high collar with turn- down points, white tie with red spots, light cloth cap, and the stolen shirt; may be wearing stolen trousers. Has served 12 years in the Ordnance Survey Department. Na- tive of Henley- on- Thames. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable, Haverfordwest Castle. RUTLAND. 39.— Oakham ( County).— For false pretences, at Greetham, on 9th ult.— A man who gave the name of SEXTON, and is known by the nickname of LONG PETER or LONG JIM, age about 36, height 6 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion pale, hair and moustache light sandy, slouching gait; dress, old dark grey dust- coat trimmed astrachan, dirty moleskin vest with white pearl buttons, cord trousers, dark cloth cap, lace boots. Of dirty appearance. A cattle drover. May be found at markets and fairs in Lincoln, Yorkshire, Cheshire and the Northern Counties. Had with him a small black dog, with grey nose, white tip on tail, named Dick. Warrant issued. Information to the Chief Constable of Rutland, Oakham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 40.— Uckfield ( County).— For obtaining £ 1 5s by false pretences— ARTHUR TOTTER, age 24, height about 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair light brown, slight moustache and whiskers on chin, eyes grey, three fingers on one hand deficient; dress, dark jacket and vest, cord trousers, black cloth cap. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Criddle, Uckfield. 41.— Hastings ( Borough).— For burglary, obtain- ing money by menaces, and stealing a lady's silver lever watch, white dial, black figures, gold hands, engine- turned cases, maker ( supposed) " Hallett, Hastings," with small silver link pattern chain and silver pencil, set with violet stone, attached, and a pair of child's patent leather slippers, size 6 ( new), strap across front, buttons at sides, white soles, black heels, lined brown leather, T/ Y 578 in ink on sole— A MAN, age 30 to 40, height 5 ft. 6 or 7 in., long dark moustache ( supposed false); wore loDg dark overcoat, black hard felt hat. 42.— Hastings ( Borough).— For failing to comply with a maintenance order-^- GEORGE HARDlNli, age 36, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fair, hair light, small ginger moustacha,. eyes grey; dress, old double- breasted black jacket, black trousers, old patent leather boots, black hard felt hit. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Baker, Has'ings. WARWICKSHIRE. 43.— Birmingham ( City).— For being concerned with two men in custody for conspiracy— JAMES HENRY WHITTAKER, alias LEWIS, age 21, height 5 ft. 6 in., complexion pale, oval face, hair and eyes brown, slight moustache light brown, dot tattooed on back of left hand. A grocer; native of Birmingham. Has been convicted of felony at Leeds and Birmingham. CHARLES ROBERTS, alias MANSFIELD, HIATT and HEATH, age 39, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion fresh, full face, hair ( wavy) brown ( turning grey), slight moustache sandy, slightly bow- legged, speaks quickly, with Lancashire dialect. A grocer. He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Shrewsbury Assizes in March, 1895, for a similar offence. These men are in the habit of visiting grocers' stores, and are well known in the North of England to persons who attend auction sales where provisions are sold, and to those who associate with or buy from long firm swindlers. They may set up again in a small way of business. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Farndale, Bir- mingham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 44.— Stourport ( County).— For larceny, 15th ult., at Clifton- on- Teme— JAMES RAGSTEK, age 29, height 5 ft. 3 in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, may hive a few light straggling whiskers on sides of face, eyes grey, cut mark back of left knee, right leg shorter than left; dress, when last seen, short grey slop jacket, dirty light cord trousers, light cloth cap, lace boots. A labourer. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Lo:: g, Stourport. 45.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing, 14th ult., 1 metal watch and small link pattern chain, with 1 large link; 1 blue serge vest; 1 black smooth vicuna serge jacket, fancy worsted buttons, usual pockets, blue- and- brown striped silisia sleeve lining; 1 blue- and- white silk knot necktie, with ring in shape of horse- shoe; 1 linen turn- down collar, size 15— EDWIN WHITE, alias HARRIS, age 26 or 28, height 5 ft. 3 or 4 in., slight build, complexion dark, hair dark brown, slight moustache dark ; speaks with American accent; is fond of betting; dress, blue- ribbed serge jacket, blue- and- brown striped trousers, dirty white silk neckerchief, black hard felt hat, and may be wearing stolen vest. He took lodgings on 11th ult., stating he was a carpenter and joiner, had obtained work, and that his tools were at the railway station. Information to Chief Constable Byrne, Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). £ 1 Is. Od. REWARD. 46.— Guisborough ( Cmmty).— For deserting his wife and family, leaving them chargeable to the Guis- borough Union— CHARLES BRIGHT, age 39, height 5 ft. in., complexion fresh, hair and eyes brown, patch of grey hair on back of head, supposed to have short sandy moustache, blue mark corner of left eye. An ironstone miner or labourer at public works; native of London. He left Barden, West Yorkshire, on 7th ult, where he was known as F. PARKER. Warrant issued. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Guisborough Union for the apprehension of Bright. 47.— Guisborough ( County).— For non- payment of £ 6 8s. Od., damage and costs, imposed by Magistrate— GEORGE BIRBECK, or BIRK- BECK, age 46 to 48, height 5 ft. 10 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and whiskers ginger, eyes grey; dress, grey coat and vest, brown cord trousers, grey cap, strong lace boots. Travels the country with a pack containing drapery, shirts, etc. Is in possession of a pedlar's certificate, granted at Durham, on 30th April, 1896, which place he left on 14th ult. Native of Cockermouth, Cumberland. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Clarkson, Guisborough. £ 2 REWARD. 48.— Heworth ( County). — For deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the York Union— HOGARTH JOHN LORD, age 40, height 5 ft. 8 or 9 in., slight build, complexion very sallow, hair and moustache dark, eyes dark or brown, four false teeth in upper jaw; is very talkative; of smart ap- pearance ; dress, now dark overcoat, dark suit, soft 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. felt hat. Late an attendant at the North Riding Lunatic Asylum, Clifton. Native of Nottingham. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the York Union for the apprehension of LORD. Warrant issued. Information to Supt. Dove, Heworth. 49.— Northallerton ( County).— For stealing 24th ult., at Lovesome Hill, Northallerton, a pony and cart ( recovered); 1 silver verge watch, in level case, silver dial; 1 silver verge watch, " William Berry, Whitby," on works; 1 pair new grey- and- black mixture trousers; 1 new grey striped cloth cap— A man, who gave the name of WILLIAM SHAW, age about 50, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., com- plexion fresh, hair and moustache grey, two scars on neck, one on forehead, is very talkative ; dress, black coat and vest, blue trousers ( very wide), dirty white shirt- front, striped muffler, and stolen cap. Stated he had served in the army, andthrough the Egyptian War; has in his possession a silver medal, with " Shaw, Tel- el- Kebir," engraved thereon, and a bronze star, which he is fond of showing. He represents that he is going to work for the railway company, and, after staying a few days, decamps with anything of which he can obtain possession. Information to Deputy Chief Constable Hutchin- son, Northallerton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 50.— Doncaster ( County).— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences, at Bawtry— ALEXANDER A. LESLIE, alias WILLIAM McKENZIE MONTEITH, age about 30, height 5 ft. 5 in., complexion fresh, hair light; dress, light overcoat, dark suit, hard felt hat; carries an umbrella. Calls at houses, stating he is collecting subscriptions on behalf of a baker who has failed in business, and has in his possession several books with names of local clergymen therein, showing amounts subscribed by them. Has been previously convicted. Warrant issue J. Information to Supt. Blake, Doncaster. 51.— Pontefract ( County).— For stealing 4 blan- kets ( 3 white and 1 blue with dark stripe across); 1 print- patched bed- quilt; 1 red- and- white table- cloth; 1 black leather purse, containing £ 2— A WOMAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 1 in., stout build, complexion fresh, hair brown; dress, black dress, brown shawl, sailor hat, low shoes. Is accom- panied by a man, age 50, height 5 ft. 1 or 2 in., complexion fresh. Sells cough mixture. Information to Supt. Whincup, Court House, Pontefract. 52.— Sheffield ( City)-— Forembezzling.£ 42419s. 3d. — HARRY WEST COWARD, age 36, height 5 ft. 4 or 5 in., complexion fair, hair black, clean- shaved, round- shoulders, leans forward, slight impediment in speech; wearing black overcoat with velvet collar, black hard hat. A warehouseman; native of Shef- field. Was last heard of at King's Cross, London, on 19th ult. Warrant issued. Information to Chief Constable Jackson, Sheffield. 53.— Doncaster ( Borough).— For stealing, 28th ult., 1 pair light tan boots, tops lined with green silk ; 1 pair black- and- tan leather slippers; 1 reddish- brown cloth overcoat, with check lining; 1 dark brown suit, reddish stripe; and 1 black felt hat— A man, who gave the name of HARRY WATSON, age about 24, height 5 ft. 2 or 3 in., complexion fair, hair ( curly) parted in centre, slight moustache; dress, dark green overcoat, striped trousers, light blue shirt, tan leather leggings buttons down front. Stated he was a booking- clerk at the railway station. Wanted for similar offences at Pontefract, Huddersfield and Bradford. Information to Chief Constable Lister, Doncaster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. BRECONSHIRE. 54.— Crickhowell ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes for rape and larceny— OSMAN WIL- LIAM WARE, alias WILLIAM PENLEY and AL- BERT PAYNE ( See Case No. 7, 27th November, 1896). Previously convicted at Shaftesbury and Gillingham, of housebreaking and larceny. 55.— Crickhowell ( County).— Committed for trial at next assizes for night poaching ( with firearms)— JOHN BURKE, alias JOHN JONES, age 25, height 5 ft. 5J in., complexion pale, hair dark brown, eyes blue, woman, British and American ensigns tattooed on chest, cut marks top of left shoulder, cut between second and third fingers left hand. Has served in the Royal Artillerv. GEORGE HOGG, alias CHARLES RYLAND, age 22, height 5 ft. 2 in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes grey, woman tattooed right arm, two hands over heart, sword pene- trating two hearts, and hand holding rose left arm, middle finger enlarged, and little finger crooked, of left hand, scar above left temple. A native of Stroud. Information to Supt. Winterson, Crickhowell. HAMPSHIRE. 56.— Southampton ( Borutigh).— Committed for trial, at next ( Quarter Sessions, 7th inst., for stealing a silver watch and chain, and , a waist- coat— FRANCIS BOLTON, age 36, height 5 ft. 9f in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, moustache sandy, eyes ( inclined to cross) blue, pock- marked, scar over left eye, on left side of back of head, left second fin- ger, right knee, three on right shin, two old bruises left shin; dress, double- breasted jacket, guernsey, 2 pairs trousers ( 1 pair Karkee, 1 pair light tweed), yachtsman's cap. A labourer; native of Liverpool. THOMAS WARD, alias WOOD, age 35, height 5 ft. 10i in., complexion fresh, hair dark brown, eyes hazel, prominent nose, indistinct tattoo marks outside left arm, two right arm ; dress, black jacket and vest, skull cap, military boots. A labourer; native of Bolton. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 57.— Northampton ( Borough).-— Committed for trial at next Quarter Sessions, for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences— WILLIAM PURVIS WINTER, age 27, height 5 ft. lOi in., complexion sallow, hair brown, slight dark moustache, eyes hazel, prominent Roman nose, scar palm of left hand, several moles on body; dress, dark blue serge jacket suit, low shoes, wearing armv braces, stamped " R. A. 12440." A native of Whitby. States he has served in the Royal Artillery. He obtains lodgings by representing that he is a detective officer. Information to Chief Constable Mnrdlin, North- ampton. SHROPSHIRE. 58. — Ludlow ( County). — Remanded till 21st inst., for larceny— THOMAS FOX, alias THOMAS HAZELDINE, age 56, height 5 ft. 4| in., complexion fresh, hair and moustache dark brown, eyea grey, varicose veins on left leg, ruptured right side; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown corduroy trousers, black peak cap, strong lace boots. A saw filer. States he is a native of Newport, Salop, and has been working on the water- track at Rhayder. He was convicted of stealing a watch at Knighton, Rad- norshire, on 21st March, 1895, and supposed of various offences at Hereford during past two years. Information to Supt. Hayward, Ludlow. SUFFOLK. 59.— Lowestoft ( County).— Remanded, for bur- glary, on 13th ult., at Beccles— CHARLES SHEP- PARD, alias CHARLES KEMP and TOM HATTON, late of Moore Street, Seven Dials, St. Giles', Lon- don, age 23, height 5 ft. 4£ in., complexion fresh, hair light brown, eyes blue, 2 small moles left tem- ple, man with flag and " E. D." left forearm ( very faint), large scar third left finger, small dot right forearm, scar left ribs, wart left side of stomach; dress, brown check jacket and vest, blue- and- white neckerchief, brown peak cap. Plays a tin whistle, and sings at public- houses. Photograph may be seen on application. Information to Supt. Shipp, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( EAST.) 60.— Eastbourne ( Borough).— Remanded till 4th inst., for obtaining money, etc., by fraud— MRS. ELLIOTT, alias MARY BEATRICE MANNING, age ( supposed) 35 to 40, height 5 ft., stout build, com- plexion fair, full face, hair dark brown, eyes brown, 2 prominent front teeth slightly apart; dress, short black cloth double- breasted jacket, black dress, black straw boat- shaped hat, trimmed black and white feathers. Refuses to give any aocou t of herself. Is identical with MRS. MOULSHAM, Case No. 30, 22nd February, 1895, and is wanted at Salisbury, in name of MRS. RIDLEY, for a similar offence. ( See also Case No. 30, 3rd January last..) She calls at high- class schools, representing herself to be the wife or daughter of a clergyman, and desirous of placing some members of her family as boardertj. After coming to terms, she pretends that she has left her bag, containing her purse, behind, and generally succeeds in obtaining money from the principal of the school. Information to Chief Constable Plumb, East- bourne. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 61.— Barnsley ( Borough).— Remanded, for being in possession of counterfeit coin— FREDERICK SAUNDERS, alias JOHNSON, age 54, height 5 ft. 1J in., slight build, complexion sallow, hair ( turning grey) reddish brown, moustache and imperial, eyes hazel, ruptured both sides, and wears a double truss, cheeks much sunken; dress, slate- coloured dust- coat, vest of similar colour, but different material, striped trousers, black tie, glazed rubber collar, hard hat. Appears conversant with prison discipline. Supposed previously convicted. Information to Chief Constable Turner, Barnsley. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— G Division.— 14th ult., from a van— 6 dea boxes, 1 marked 66, containing 6 gentlemen's 18- carat gold keyless lever watches, Nos. 31256 to 61, J- nlate, " Bruget Springs" ( 4 half- hunters, 2 hun- ters); 6 ditto 18- carat flat glass, Nos. 39162 to 7; 6 ditto 18- carat flat glass, Nos. 37654 to 9 ; 6 ladies' 15- carat ditto, silver gilt domes, Nos. 39324 to 9. 1 marked 298, containing 12 ladies' 14- carat half- hun- ter watches, Nos. 40904 to 15; 12 ladies' 9- carat ditto, metal domes, oval dials, key winders, Nos 137177 to 83. 1 marked 167, containing 12 ladies' 9- carat metal dome keyless watches, silver gilt dials, Nos. 138179 to 85; 36 ladies' black steel keyless watches, small size, glass domes,, opal dials, French pendants, Nos. 10107, 10131, 101 u. i0101, 10125, 10119, Swiss make. 1 marked 740, containing 2 18- carat gold repeaters, hunting cases, with chrono- graphs, Nos. 32227 and 31732; 1 ditto, No. 32134; 1 ditto, with calendar on dial, No. 33775; 1 ditto minute repeater, No. 32970; 1 ditto, engine- turned,. No. 32524. 1 marked 650, containing i4 open, nickel- plated keyless lever watches, crystal glasses, Nos. 191009 to 191014, 191015 to 191020, 191021 to 191026. 1 marked 410, containing 12 ladies' black steel kevless watches, fancy dials, Nos. 70665 to 70670, and" 70875 to 70880; 1 black steel watch- case without glass, No. 24386. 63.— T Division.— 12th ult., by housebreaking— 10 table forks, 10 dessert ditto, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert ditto, 8 tea ditto, all plated, fiddle pat- tern, nearly new, may have monogram " W. D." thereon ; 11 table knives ; 9 dessert ditto, white cel- luloid handles, a bear with words " In mind" on blades; 4 silver serviette rings ( 1 with " W. D.," 2 with " E. D." and 1 " M. E. P." in monogram there- on) ; 2 pairs of spectacles in leather cases, " W. Doig, 161, The Grove, Hammersmith," in ink thereon. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitani Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. ESSEX. 64.— Grays ( County). — Between 24th and 28th ult., by housebreaking, at South Stifford— 1 black diagonal suit ( lounge jacket), makers " Lester, Lime- house," on tab : 3 white shirts, size of neck 14£; 1 mourning dress ring, set pearl in centre, surrounded by 6 brilliants; 1 half- hoop dress ring, pearls and turquoise ( 1 or 2 turquoise missing); 1 wedding and 1 keeper ring, both much worn ; 1 gold brooch, and earrings to match, set pearls ( 1 missing from brooch); about 2 in. of a gentleman's gold albert, with bar and small Chilian " 5 peso" gold coin at- tached ; 1 long gold brooch, set diamond in centre; 1 plain gold bangle; 1 jubilee crown piece. Information to Supt. Jordan, Grays. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 65.— Cardiff ( Borough).— 21st ult., by house breaking— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 379177, maker " Hutchings"; 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 171291, maker " Spiridion"; 1 gentleman's silver hunting lever; 1 gentleman's silver hunting lever, large size, maker " Heitzman, " W. J." on back ;, 1 gentleman's silver open- faced geneva watch, No. 30912 ; 1 nickel watch, much tarnished ; 3 graduated 9- carat gold alberts ( 2 of them having a gilded " Lion " shilling attached as pendant) ; 1 long- link 9- carat gold albert; 2 silver collar- studs; 1 pair oval red- and- blue enamelled gold sleeve- links; 1 oval- headed gold scarf- pin, ruby in centre; 1 square flat gold- headed scarf- pin ; 1 9- carat gold ring, claw setting, paste diamond; 1 9- carat gold ring, set with oval carbuncle; 1 9- carat gold ring, plaited pattern, set small diamond ; 1 pair gold- rimmed spectacles in case; 1 set of gold shirt- studs, interlaced work on front, garnet set in centre;, 1 oxidised watch, showing day of week, day of month, and quarters of the moon; 5 silk handker- chiefs ( 1 red, 1 terra- cotta, 1 blue, and 2 white). 25th ult., by housebreaking— 1 open- faced silver English lever, makers " Steward, Strand, London " ; 1 lady's small long- link gold guard; 1 oval gold brooch, set 5 pearls; 1 lady's 18- carat gold- chased keeper ring; 1 set gold- chased sleeve- links and studs ; 1 old silver verge watch, a piece of enamel missingnearfigureXII.; 1 silverhuntinglever; 1 fancy silver chain; 1 9- carat long gold brooch, set with rubies and pearls ; 1 15- carat oval gold brooch, chased; 1 lady's 9- carat gold dress ring, heart in centre, " O. A. P." thereon; 1 lady's 18- carat gold watch ( geneva), open face; 1 silver dessert spoon, engraved " C. E. S."; 6 silver tea- spoons,, liddle- pattern, engraved " C. E. S," ; 2 chased silver jam spoons; 2 spade- shaped silver jam spoons, with mother- o'- pearl handles; 1 old plain silver dessert fork and spoon ; 2 silver table- spoons, fiddlo pattern; 2 chased gold studs ; 1 set gold and coral studs; 2 gold scarf- pins ( 1 pearl and 1 tur- quoise) ; 1 lady's gold English lever, gold dial, en- graved back, supposed No. 51340; 1 lady's 18- carat TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 3 gold albert, with ball at each end, and one in centre ; 1 gentleman's 9- carat gold albert, small square links; 1 gentleman's oval- shaped, 22- carat gold locket, " C. S." thereon; 1 lady's 18- carat gold ring ( set 1 diamond, 4 missing); 2 wide silver brace- lets, chased with birds; 1 wide silver bracelet, with knobs round edges; 1 gold scarf- pin, with dog's head painted thereon; 1 plain- backed silver English lever watch ; 1 old- fashioned gold knot brooch, stones mis- sing ; 1 set chased silver solitaires, " West's " patent; 1 set chased gold solitaires, " West's" patent; 1 18 carat gold curb chain- pattern brooch, horseshoe in centre, and set with a pearl; 1 enamelled brooch, pat- tern, a pansy, with diamond in centre; 3 George I. shillings ; 2 ladies' gold dress rings ( 1 has 3 rubies and 2 pearls, the other an ivy leaf, set with rubies); 1 small trumpet- shaped gold brooch, 3 forget- me- nots in centre— Supposed by TWO MEN. 1st, height about 5 ft. 10 in., complexion dark, whiskers and moustache black; dress, dark coat and vest, light trousers, and fireman's cap. 2nd, height about 5 ft.. 11 in., stoutish build, moustache red; wearing brown overcoat, buttoned up to throat, and hard felt hat. One of the thieves wore a pair of boots, sewn, size 11, broad heel, no nails or protectors. Information to Head Constable McKenzie, Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Andover ( County).— Since 25th ult., by housebreaking— 1 fluted embossed sugar basin ; 1 pair claw- shape sugar tongs ; 1 double- barrel breach- loading gun, " E. Chamberlain, Andover," stamped on barrel. Information to Supt. James, Andover. 67.— Southampton ( Borough).— 22nd ult., by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, case dented, lady's 9- carat gold chain attached; 1 gold curb chain brooch; 1 silver bracelet, 1 § in. wide, fastens with buckle ; 1 gold eardrop, diamond- shape, set pearls; 1 pair gold eardrops, imitation diamond, claw setting. Information to the Chief Constable, Southampton. KENT. 68.— Dover ( Borough).— 26th ult., by house breaking— 1 oval gold locket, set diamond outside, containing photograph of lady and gentleman; 1 round gold brooch in case, set diamond in centre, hair at back, about size of 5s. piece; 1 round plain gold brooch; 1 silver albert, tassel at ends, with an old- fashioned vinaigrette and 2 silver coins attached ; 4 or 5 very old silver spoons, supposed marked " C."; 1 silver solitaire, initial " B." ; 1 massive Indian silver bracelet, 1J in. wide, engraved outside with Cupid and other figures; 1 silver brooch, stag's head and horns ; 1 silver star brooch ; 1 ditto, oblong shape; 1 silver locket, which has had a monogram thereon. Information to Head Constable Sanders, Dover. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Salford ( Borough).— 29th ult., from a coach- house— 1 woollen carriage rug, black one side, black- and- brown stripes the other. Information to the Chief Constable, Town Hall, Salford. SHROPSHIRE. 70.— Pontesbury ( County).— Between 28th and 29th ult., by housebreaking, at Cross Houses— 1 lady's gold geneva watch, No. 22323 ; 1 gold brooch, set large dark coloured amethyst; 2 gold rings ( 1st, a small heavy dress ring, set dark amethyst; 2nd, a plain dress ring, set topaz); 1 lady's silver watch and chain, with silver tassel. Information to Supt. Straffen, Pontesbury. STAFFO R DS H I R E. £ 10 REWARD. 71.— Stone ( County).— Between 27th and 28th ult.— The following watches: 1 silver patent lever, No. 263309, marked inside case, P/ S; 1 gentleman's silver English lever, No. 11205, inside outer case marked PE/ L; 1 gentleman's silver English lever, No. 137620, marked P; 1 ditto, No. 128786, P/ O; 1 ditto, No. 6075, P/ SA/ L; 1 ditto, No. - YTstsi' S/ S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 58705, S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 148219, S/-; 1 gentleman's silver Waltham, No. 6211560, SL/ L; 1 ditto, No. 6211504, S/ L; 1 ditto, No. 5455051, SL/ L; 1 gentleman's foreign lever, No. 52546, S/- J 1 ditto, No. 104813, S/ E; 1 gentleman's silver geneva, No. 13605, O/ L; 1 ditto, No. 150787, S/ J/ L; 2 gentlemen's patent levers, Nos. 301716, 263309, S/ S; 4 ladies' silver genevas, Nos. 12980, 15667, 15399, 15397, SP/-; 1 ditto, No. 434380, N/ L; 1 ditto, No. 453207, O/-; 1 ditto, No. 84388, ST/ J; 1 ditto, No. 263264, SC/-; 2 ladies' silver genevas, Nos. 17031, 17357, O/-; 1 ditto, No. 21607, T/-; 1 ditto, No. 59979, A/-; 1 gentleman's silver geneva, No. 14090, SJ/ L; 1 ditto, No. 19, SA/ L; 1 gentleman's metal lever, No. 11610, A/-; 1 ditto, No. 42184, A/ L; 1 ditto, No. 11612, A/-; 1 ditto, marked A/ L; 1 ditto, No. 10299, SP/ L; 4 ditto, marked T/ L ; 1 ditto, marked U/; 1 ditto, marked A/ L; 1 Waterbury watch, marked L/ L; 1, J/ J; 7 ladies' gold genevas, Nos. 132813, S/ SE; 40630, P/ S; 130326, P/ P; 82612, P/ SA; 40644, P/ S; 113129, S/ S; 132997, S/ S. The above reward will be paid by Mr. Carter, Jeweller, Stone, to any person giving such informa- tion as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves, and recovery of the property, or in proportion to the amount recovered. Information to- Supt. Bishop, Stone. SURREY. 72.— Dorking ( County).— 22nd ult., by burglary at Ashtead— 1 small round silver wine- glass " li. G. Richardson " thereon; 1 pair silver serviette rings ; 2 serviettes, " F. R." thereon in red cotton; 1 silver match- box top, " F. R.," Devon and Somerset stag- hounds engraved thereon ; 1 electro- plated mug, with metal bottom; 1 brass sundial; 1 grey overcoat, chain tab; 1 gentleman's silk umbrella, small hole therein, dark knob handle. Information to Supt. Alexander, Dorking. 73.— Guildford ( County).— 22nd ult, by house- breaking, at Woking— 1 lady's old fashioned gold watch ( by opening outer case the inner one will open at same time); 1 round gold brooch, raised centre, glass at back, about size of half- crown; 3 silver brooches, about size of half- crowns ( 1st, with white stones round edge, gold horseshoe in centre ; 2nd, shape of bow, about 1 in. long; 3rd, with round knobs on edge, half- moon in centre); 1 old silver ring, set 3 stones, centre one red, outside ones white ; 2 pairs silver earrings ( 1st, shape of vine- leaf, knob in centre ; 2nd, star striped); 1 oval brooch, gold edge, white ivory centre, with small gold flower in centre ; 1 black jet brooch; 1 large silver locket and chain. Information to Deputy* Chief Constable Page, Guildford. WORCESTERSHIRE. 74.— Upton- on- Severn ( Cownty).— 24th ult.— A silver English lever watch, No. 66644, gold colour hands, gold curb pattern albert, with gold heart- shape locket, green stone one side, white the other, attached— Suspicion is attached to A MAN, age about 40, height 5 ft. 5 or 6 in., complexion and thick stubby moustache dark ; dress, dark jacket and vest, moleskin trousers, dark cap. A tramp; has the appearance of a navvy, or labourer. Information to Supt. Harrison, Upton- on- Severn. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 75.— Fishponds ( County).— 28th ult., in the River Avon, at Keynsham Lock, Bitten— The body of A MAN, age 35 to 40, length 5 ft. f or 7 in., stout build, slightly bald, slight mous tache light, wound on head apparently caused by some heavy instrument, which had broken the skull; dress, dark plaid vest, dark cloth trousers, blue striped shirt, flannel under- shirt, cotton drawers, black knitted cuffs, grey socks, Oxford shoes. Found in pockets : 1 small two- bladed knife; 1 small comb ; and a latch- key. Appearance of a travelling show- man. Body had been in water 2 or 3 weeks. Information to Supt. Matthews, Fishponds. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 76.— Liverpool ( City).— Licence Holder SID- NEY MARMADUKE ORME, Office No. 2817- 96. The requirements of the 5th Section Prevention of Crimes Act have been remitted in this case by order of the Secretary of State. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Metropolitan Police District, K Divi- sion.— ROBERT SIDNEY HUDSON, Case No. 3, 11th ult. 78.— Essex, Brentwood ( County).— MAN, Case No. 14, 18th ult. 79.— Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— A. CALLINGHAM, Case No. 30, 26th June last. 80.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Borough).— MRS. ELLIOTT, Case No. 30, 3rd January last. LATEST INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 81.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment). — Expiree CORNELIUS SHEA, alias CORNELIUS SHAY, Office No. 48352 ( see GAZETTE, 7th August, 1896), not now wanted. 82.— B Division.— Portrait and description of RAOUL EUGENE LA ROCHE, a Frenchman, whose apprehension is sought for stealing £ 175 7s. 7d., on 26th ult., age 26, height 5 ft. 7 in., complexion sal- low, hair dark brown, eyes ( large) dark, long thin neck, carries his head forward, drops right shoulder; dress, black overcoat, black jacket and vest, check trousers, hard felt hat, patent boots. Warrant issued. 83.— C Division.— For obtaining money by worth- less cheque on St. Martin's Bank, Limited, 68, Lom- bard Street— J. H. HURST, an American, age 40, height 5 ft. 7 or 8 in., complexion fair, hair light brown, eyes blue; dress, light overcoat, black hard felt hat. Warrant issued. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— C. O. ( Convict Supervision Depart- ment).— Expiree JOHN DUGGAN, alias JOHN MORTON DUGGAN, JOHN JOHNSON, ARTHUR YAPP and J. LEWIS BUTLER, Office No. 26387, Case No. 6, 27th November, 1896, and Case No. 4, 4th December, 1896. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 85.— V Division.— 30th ult, by housebreaking— 1 lady's gold watch, gold dial, " Smith, Strand," on works ; 1 lady's silver watch, " To Dollis, from her father," on inside case, silver cable patteni albert chain attached; 4 gold rings, 1 set turquoise ( shape of heart), 1 set turquoise and two pearls, 1 blue masonic ( inlaid with a rose), 1 set cluster of garnets • 1 silver necklet; 1 gold necklet, small link pattern, heart and cross attached; 4 silver bangles; 1 silver bracelet. Information to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897. The apprehsasiDi o: fie uiierinentioaed persons is sought ( o? failing te report under the Provisions of the Prevention of Crimes Act. The Police Force requiring the cipturc is notified under the name of the person, with the exception of the Metropolitan District, which is. shown by the letters C. 0. ( Con- vict Office). In all cases where a warrant has been granted, notification will follow name of Force desiring capture, In the event of the capture of persons circulated from C. 0. information is to be forwarded to the Assistant Commissioner, Convict Office, New Scotland Yard, S. W. The remainder to the Chief Constable of the Police District named. ' Name, Metropolitan Police Office No., and Force Desiring Capture. AGE. COM. 1IAIK. REMARKS. Conviction, Prison Register No. and Date Liberated. LICENCE HOLDERS. JOHN ALEXANDER, alia* JAMES ALLEN; ARTHUR YOUNG and HENRY JONES, 3303- 90. C. O. WILLIAM BROOKS, alia* ARTHUR LESLIE BROOKS and EDWARD BROOKS, 20J- 90. C. O. Sentence ex- pired. Warrant issued ALFRED FISK, alias ARTHUR FISK, 48659. C. O. Sentenced expired. War- rant issued EDWIN WHEAT LEY WATTS, alias GEORGE WATTS, EDWIN WATTS and EDWIN WILSON, 1110- 96. C. O. MICHAEL ROBINSON, 3494- 96. C. O. ISAAC FRAKMAN, 543- 96. C. O. Sentenced expired. Warrant issued WILLIAM FOSTER, alias WILLIAM KIFF, GEORGE BAKER, WILLIAM CORNWALL an 1 WILLIAM EATON, 844- 96. C. O. Sentence expired. War- rant issued EDWARD WILKINSON, alias ERNEST MACK, EDWARD MACK, ERNEST WILKINSON and GEORGE SMITH, 49053. C. O. MINNIE BOTTOMLEY, 2397- 96. C. O. 31 61 38 45 34 20 39 26 EDWARD THOMPSON, alias EDWARD MUNDAY and JAMES MOODY, 3449- 96. C. O. 49 5 5 5 04 5 11 .5 2J 5 7J 5 4f 5 4 5 5 5 2 5 5± 5 04 5 4J 5 1 4 11J 5 3 5 3| 5 3 WILLIAM JE3SOP, alias GEORGE 71 BOYCK and WILLIAM BOYCE, 3565- 96. C. O. THOMAS ADAM-!, 2800- 96. Hyde, 42 Cheshire ( Couuty) • - CHARLES HENRY JORDAN, alii* 36 CHARLES HENRY WALKER. CHARLES HENRY JONES, WILLIAM ROBERTS and WILLIAM EDWARDS, 2995- 96. Manchester ( City) GEORGE McPHERSON, alias GEORGE 28 McKASON, GEORGE SMITH, JOHN HANSON, McPHEARSON and DEMP- SEY, 3654- 98. Wakefield ( City) WILLIAM ROBINSON, alias WILLIAM 40 BROWNLESS, - 10HN SMITH, WIL- LIAM JOHNSON, WILLIAM JONES and WILLIAM PENCE IT, 2640- 96. Manchester ( City) THOMAS F. SCOTT, alias JOSEPH 54 HAY WARD, JoHN EDWARDS, AL BERT A. WOODLAND, THOMAS COOK, EDWARD CLARKE, EDWARD CLARK and THOMAS SCOTT COOKE, 2462- 96. Manchester ( City) JOSEPH WILKINSON, 226- 96. Man- 47 Chester ( City) THOMAS McINTYRE, alias JOHN 44 FERGUSON, JAMES WILKINSON and THOMAS McNALLY. Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City) SUPERVISEES. WILLIAM LOCK, 3818- 96. C. O. 29 5 54 JOHN HARPER, alias JOHN ARTHUR 24 5 3J and JOHN SCOTT, 1811- 96. C. O. WALTER THEO, 2812- 96. C. O. I 25 5 2 WILLIAM SNEYD, 3396- 93. C. O. 21 5 1J GEORGE SMITH, alias WALTER COX, 27 5 4A HENRY ADAMS and GEORGE HARRIS, 2871- 96. C. O. JOHN MURRAY, 48898. Manchester! 40 54 ( City) CHARLES McNULTY, 47061. Manchester 31 5 6J ( City) MARY ANN MOONEY, alias MARY 34 5 14 ANN CRAVEN, 44427. Manchester '( City) HOMAS JONES, a/. ias THOMAS 72 5 3f CRAIGH, THOMAS GREIG, THOMAS CRAIG and THOMAS WALKER, 3231- 96. Manchester ( City) fresh sallo w pale fresh fresh dark fresh pale pale sallow fresh fresh fresh sallow fresh fresh pale fresh dk brn grey brn It brn ( thin) fresh fair sallo v fresh fresh fresh sallow pale fresh grey dk brn grty grey dk brn black It. brn bra dk brn dk brn grey ( bald) It brn black ( thin) dk brn dk brn grey It brn ( bald) dk brn brn It brn dk brn brn dk brn brn dk brn dk brn grey Scar It check, outer end of It eyebrow, base of 2nd It finger and back of It hand, brown birthmark and spot on It forearm Two scars on It forearm and 1 on rt shin, bunion on each foot, 2nd toe on each foot overlaps great toe Face slightly pock- marked, 3 boil scars back of neck, and a cut scar on left forearm Scar between eyebrows, rt of bridge of nose, under rt eye, back of neck and front of base of It thumb, nail and top of rt forefinger deformed, nervous twitching of head and impediment in speech hazel Scar It of upper lip, on each forearm and It forefinger, ( weak) MICHAEL ROBINSON, and indistinct mark on rt forearm brn Scar under rt ear, back of It band, 2 moles It and 1 back of neck, round shoulders blue brn dk brn grey grey blue brn grey grey blue blue blue brn grey brn grey It blue grey brn grey blue Dot back of rt forearm, 2 brown birthmarks centre of back, scar back of It wrist, on 2nd It finger and 3rd and 4th rt fingers, both big toe- nails deformed Central Criminal Court, 9th January, 1893, 5 year penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 26th October, 1896. M T 402. Northampton, 19th October, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 17th January, 1896. T 460. Suffolk Assizes, 16th November, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 13th September, 1895. Ii K R 319, North London Sessions, 7th June, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 13th April, 1896. II L S 484. Maidstone Assizes, 10th December, 1892, 5 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 12th November, 1896. S 508. Central Criminal Court, 13th November, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for diminishing3sovereigns. Licenced 17th February, 1896. T 601. North London Sessions, 4th December, 1833, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 13th March, 1896. I T 670 Scar rt eyebrow, and on 1st and 2nd It fingers, face slightly pock- marked, heart on rt, E. W. E. W. on It forearm, LOVE back of rt wrist, ring on all It fingers Mole It side neck Scar rt eye, It forearm, It wrist, It thumb, and 4th It finger Scar bridge and It of nose, 1st and 3rd It fingers> varicose veins both legs Scar over rt eyebrow, 2 It cheek and rt of forehead, 1 rt thumb, rt wrist, and on It forearm Scar over It eyebrow, outside It eye, centre of back ( large), and front of rt hand, two blue dots on It forearm Scar It of forehead, back of neck and back of It hand, NARGC on rt forearm, brown birthmark centre of back and on It buttock Scar It wrist, 2nd It and 1st rt fingers, rt eyebrow, large brown birthmark over It hip and buttock, spine curved Scar It thumb, front each forearm, 2nd rt finger, and rt eyebrow Scar and blue dot rt of neck, It arm has been broken, 3rd and 4th rt and first It fiugeis have been injured Slight varicose veins rt leg, lobes of ears adhere to face North London Sessions, 4th December, 1893, 3 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licenced 14th December, 1895. T 628. North London Sessions, 23rd July, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for larceny. Licenced 22nd July, 1896. U 30. If apprehended this woman is to be cautioned. Middlesex Sessions, 19th December, 1887,10 years penal servitude and remanent of former sentence for shopbreaking. Licenced 4th November, 1896. Y G N 77. North London Sessions, 20th February, 1893, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police super- vision for larceny. Licenced 19th November, 1896. L T 145. Chester Assizes, 16th June, 1894, 3 years penal servitude for burglary. Licenced 14th Sep- tember, 1896. U 253. Salford Hundred Sessions, 13th April, 1891, 5 years penal servitude and 7 years police super- vision for larceny ( servant). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 30th September, 1896, which expires 7th January, 1897. R 120. Newcastle- on- Tyne Sessions, 22nd October, 1891, 5 years penal servitude for larceny ( person). Licence revoked. Liberated on 2nd licence 23rd November, 1896, which expires 12th March, 1897. R 272. Preston, 27th May, 1891, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for schoolhouse- breaking. Licenced 20th August, 1896. GLR 894 Scar over rt eye, female outside, female in tights in3ide rt forearm, head and bust of female, rose, shamrock, thistle and snake and female on It forearm, Prince of Wales' feathers outside It wrist Anchor inside rt, part anchor and 6 dots outside and 2 dots inside It forearm, 2 dots back of It hand Two tattoo marks on It forearm, scar on each thumb, on 2nd rt finger, rt of forehead, It eyebrow and rt cheek- bone Scar centre of upper lip, back of rt hand and top of 3rd rt finger, A P I L N, 4 dots and indistinct marks front, W S W S, 6 dots, and part flag back of It forearm, dot back of It hand, ring 2nd It finger Brown specks on rt eye, lost top of 3rd It finger, female figure, coat of arms and star on It, spray of flowers and lancer on rt forearm, star and dot back of It, anchor and two strokes back of rt hand, dot between rt thumb and finger Scar at end of 3rd It finger, 2 ( large) on It shoulder- blade, 1 back of rt hand, above rt eyebrow, rt aide of neck ( boil), and on both shins, 3 small moles back of It forearm, 1 front of rt forearm, and between shoulder- blades. Scar ( long) It side of face, centre of forehead, outer corner of rt eyebrow, between rt eye and ear, on rt forefinger, rt thumb, rt elbow, above each knee, and 3 below rt knee, lost tops of 1st, 2nd and 3rd It fingers Scar rt forearm, back each hand, It eyebrow, and bridge of nose, mole It cheek, large burn scar on rt leg Burn scar each forearm, 4th rt finger contracted, top of backpock- marked Birmingham, 28th October, 1892, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 28th July, 1896. S 414. Manchester, 20th Ootober, 1890, 7 years penal servitude and 7 years police supervision for larceny. Licenced 16th January, 1896. Y I Q 564. Dundee, 8th October, 1889, 7 years penal servi- tude and remanent of former sentence for house- breaking. Licenced 15th September, 1896. Sentence expires 9th January, 1899. South London Sessions, 15th October, 1895, 14 months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for horsestealing and larceny. South London Sessions, 10th September, 1895, 9 months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. South London Sessions, 12th November, 1895, 10 months hard labour and 2 years police super- vision for larceny. North London Sessions, 1st July, 1895, 16 months hard labour and 2 years police supervision for larceny and indecent assault. North London Sessions, 16th September, 1895, 12 months hard labour aud 2 years police super- vision for larceny ( person). Manchester Sessions, 3rd August, 1893, 3 years penal servitude and 2 years police supervision for larceny. IT 1136. Manchester Sessions, 6th October, 1892, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. S 372. Manchester Sessions, 24th October, 1889, 5 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. P 33. Manchester Sessions, 21st April, 1892, 3 years penal servitude and 3 years police supervision for larceny. J S 171. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1897. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . 3 £ 2 REWARD. LOST, between Gaiety Restaurant and Charing Cross Station, a GOLD HORSE- SHOE PIN ( diamond and pearls).— Address Pin, care of J. W. Vickers, 5, Nicholas Lane, E. C. N EW YEAR'S GIFTS. KRESS MATERIALS. D MELTON CLOTH. In all colours and black, 48 in. wide, lOJd. anil 1b. 2Ad. per j ard. ROUGH- AND- READY SERGES, In Navy blue and black, 27 in. wide, GJd. and 8Jd. yer yard. BEST ENGLISH PRINTS, Fast colours, 3s. and 4s. 6d. tbe full dress length. ALL- WOOL VICUNA. Special value, in all useful colours and black, 4( J in. wide, full dress 9s. lid. MELTON CLOTH, In all colours and black, full dress 4s. lid. and 6s. lid. OXFORD SHIRTINGS. Special value, 8 yards, 2s. lljd. ; worth 4s. Gd. FLANNELETTE. In all colours and good designs, 52d., 6Jd. and 82J. per yard, 1,000 PLAIN and FANCY DRESS LENGTHS, In great variety, marked specially cheap, from 4s. lid. to 18s. Gd. ETER ROBINSON'S, OXFORD- ST. N EW YEAR'S GIFTS. F URS. 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